Vintage Ferrari used to chauffeur F1 star to sell for £1million… it’s incredibly rare & can hit surprising top speed
A CLASSIC Ferrari used by an F1 star during a recent Grand Prix drivers’ parade can now be yours… for a cool £1million.
The gorgeous motor, finished in a stunning maroon colour, is a vintage 250 GT Cabriolet Series II – one of just 200 ever made.
It has had five owners since it was made in 1961, and boasts an impressive top speed of 140 mph.
But perhaps the motor’s greatest selling point is its association with a modern day Ferrari hero in the form of racing driver Charles Leclerc.
The motor used to drive Leclerc around at the pre-race parade at last September’s Italian Grand Prix.
The 26-year-old driver came fourth in the race at Monza that was won by Max Verstappen.
The Monegasque racer is the Prancing Horse’s golden boy – having been associated with the Italian marque’s famed F1 team since 2016 before joining the team as a driver in 2018.
Leclerc will be joined by British superstar Lewis Hamilton at the team next year.
The classic Ferrari is to be sold in a private auction by RM Sotheby’s in Milan, Italy, as reported on Luxury Auto News.
A Sotheby’s spokesperson said: “Most notably, it was used in the Driver’s Parade of the 2023 Italian Grand Prix, chauffeuring Ferrari’s own Charles Leclerc around the circuit for fans to catch a glimpse of their favourite driver at Ferrari’s home race.
“Presented in fantastic condition throughout, this 250 GT Cabriolet Series II needs nothing thanks to its top-notch restoration and exceptional upkeep by its current custodian.
“A fantastic Ferrari that would be an ideal entrant for Concours events or driven as its manufacturers intended, a plethora of exciting opportunities awaits the next owner of this spectacular car.”
As well as the arrival of Hamilton, Ferrari are anticipating the launch of their very first electric car.
The famous supercar-maker has already revealed a new car this year built to replace a discontinued model – and it can hit over 200 mph.